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Prosecutions and enforcement notices weekly update and analysis

The latest records of enforcement notices issued and prosecutions taken by HSE Construction Division during the period 03/12/2012 – 09/12/2012 were added to the HSE register on 13th February 2013.

HSE has also published details of their Construction Sector Priorities which outlines subjects etc. which are the current focus of attention for HSE Inspectors.

Prosecutions concluded

The HSE Prosecutions Register shows 1 breach by 1 defendant prosecuted by HSE Construction Groups added to the Register. Click on link below for our earlier coverage of this case.

• DIRECTOR PROSECUTED FOR DANGEROUS PAINTING OPS

Enforcement notices issued

There were 63 construction sector enforcement notices added to Notices Register.

The majority of notices issued concern work at height, welfare, good order, silica dust, and asbestos.

An increasing number of notices concern wider CDM issues including: competence; site management, client compliance and a focus on smaller projects.

Comment

The above links enable you to review HSE construction sector prosecutions and enforcement notices as soon as they are added to the  Register.

This information provides an insight into HSE priorities and gives contractors, clients, designers and coordinators information on current or potential supply chain partners.

This article was posted on 13th February 2013 in ALL LATEST NEWS.
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